Wine

You came, wined, dined, ginned, cheesed, flowered and danced. We can’t thank those of you enough who joined us for this weekend’s Shiraz Festival – it was HUGE and FUN and TASTY – and you were all wonderful guests. Thank you for choosing to spend some of your weekend with us and we hope you loved every minute of your time (and wine) with us.

BAIE WINES NEW VINTAGE – WOO HOO

High fives, cheers, fist pumps, and jumps for joy we are proud to announce the BAIE Wines 2017 VINTAGE Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Rose’ and Shiraz’ are now back in stock and can be purchased online or at any good local bottle store. The wines are fantastic – thanks to all for your patience and support while we crafted these wines into something we think you are going to love!!

The four wines that are now available for your drinking pleasure are –

2017 SAUVIGNON BLANC

A refreshingly textured wine, with delicious flavours of peaches and citrus, underlined by a rich mineral backbone. A perfect representation of the sophistication that can be found in cool climate savoury Sauvignon Blanc.

2017 PINOT GRIS

This small batch estate grown BAIE Wines bestseller packs rich, creamy honey and pear flavours, with a full ripe palate and firm acid balance. Smooth and delicious this Pinot Gris is sure to hold a special place in your heart and at your dinner table.

2017 ROSE

Australia is celebrating dry purpose made Rose’ and this savoury blush style of Rose’ explains just why. Bursting with flavours of strawberries and red fruit with a delicious dry finish, this is definitely a Rose’ lovers go-to wine.

2016 SHIRAZ

This Shiraz delivers all the goods of a cool climate, maritime red with delicious plum and red fruits that are perfectly balanced with spice and French oak. Cellar for the long haul, but oh so good right now.

360Q + BAIE WINES

We’re so very proud to be launching the 2017 Vintage of BAIE Wines at the incomparable 360Q restaurant in Queenscliff with a five-course degustation dinner on July 22. Lovers of our wines were left clamoring for more this year as the 2016 range sold out in January – but now the 2017 vintage is ready it will be officially launched at Queenscliff’s iconic waterfront venue, 360Q, on July 22. Customers at 360Q have literally devoured the Baie Rose’, Pinot Gris, sauvignon Blanc and the 2015 shiraz, and 360Q business owner Barry Iddles is very proud to have joined forces with Baie Wines owners Nadine and Simon Kuc to host the launch with a five-course degustation menu.

It’s the first time Baie Wines products have been launched at a dinner outside of the cellar door. Tickets are $100pp and guests will enjoy canapes, entree, main, dessert and cheese platters to pair with the 2017 Rose, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and the 2016 Shiraz. Sounds delicious, fun and awesome value – well make sure you book here soon as the event is going to be a sell out….

SPECIAL OFFER FOR BAIE WINE TRIBE MEMBERS

Don’t’ forget if you are a Wine Tribe member you receive free delivery on any online purchase delivered directly to your door – just enter your exclusive free delivery code before you check out. As a special new vintage release celebration we will be giving away an extra bottle for every 12 bottle case ordered online until the end of July. Buy 12 – get 13, that’s up to $30 extra value.

NOT A BAIE WINE TRIBE MEMBER

No problems – if you want new release offers, free delivery, a $50 voucher on your birthday and lots more perks along the way join here. And just so you know – we aren’t interested in asking you to commit to buying bottles of BAIE every month like many other wine clubs – joining our Wine Tribe is free and you don’t need to purchase anything – we just like you are part of what we do, and want to say thanks!

As many of you know – BAIE Wines only throws open it’s doors twice a year for pop up cellar doors, and this is one of them. We know how to throw a party and this one makes for a wonderful celebration of all things Shiraz! We will be serving up the best of the regions winter warming food and wine, and music from a knockout line up of local artists. And if that’s not enough… this year we are adding a series of Masterclasses from some of our local favourite producers and makers for your added fun at BAIE – think winter florals, ricotta making, creating the perfect cheese board, and gin experiences. Grab your family and friends and don’t miss out on a weekend at the stunning estate. Cellar door is FREE TO ENTER to come and enjoy the live music and awesome food and wine.

FOOD

Renowned local Chefs Simon and Alison Donohue will be cooking up a storm to deliver warm, hearty winter dishes. The menu includes Chargrilled Minute Steaks in Brioche Sliders with Shaved Fennel, Blue Vein Bu tter & Onion Rings, Potato Gnocchi tossed with Seasonal Mushrooms, Winter Savoury & Pecorino and Sticky Date Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce & Cream. A perfect winter menu to share with friends or as a 3 course menu just for you! No need to book – they will be serving up their home grown goodness from 11am to 3pm.

MUSIC

Entertainment doesn’t get much better than handpicked locals playing all your acoustic favourites including Matt Baird (Test Pilot Molly) Saturday 12-4pm and James Kernick Sunday 12 – 4pm – these boys are not to be missed!

SPECIAL OFFERS

The BAIE offer only comes around once per year… buy 9 bottles… get 3 free (that’s a saving of $90 valid at cellar door July 8th and 9th only).

MASTERCLASSES

To make sure you are having all the fun possible at BAIE Wines Winter Shiraz Weekend – we have invited some of our friends along for your creating, making and tasting pleasures. Masterclasses include a Winter Dinner Party Centrepiece hosted by Little Twig, Creating the Ultimate Cheeseboard with Lauren from Bear and Bean, The Ultimate Winter Gin Experience hosted by Barwon Heads Wine Store and Ricotta Making, Cheese Tastings and Shev and Tiramisu with Drysdale Goats Cheese Corinne Blackett! Masterclasses are capped at 15 people. Book here!

Thankyou

Aaaannnnd that’s a wrap on our annual Shiraz Festival pop up two weekends ago, and we couldn’t be happier. Firstly, the sun was shining, yes… shining and warm…. who knew?!. Which meant that we welcomed heaps of very happy festival goers inside the winery shed, outside at barrels and crates by the fire on a magical winters day. The festival saw many old and new faces, so a big THANKYOU to those of you who came along and joined us.

It’s Wine Time

Blow up the balloons, pull the party poppers it’s time to get your celebration on as we finally announced the release of the 2106 NEW VINTAGE Wines. The demand in 2015 kind of took us by surprise and saw us sell out of all wines by about April of this year. But it is with great pleasure that we introduce you to these guys again, because they are back, and judging by the reaction we have had at the Shiraz festival and the tastings we have done with some of Wine Store partners – people are super happy with all of the new releases. So to get you re acquainted, please allow us to introduce you to…

2016 Sauvignon Blanc

A refreshingly delicate wine, bursting with zest of honeydew and citrus characteristics, underlined by an impressive minerality. Gather your friends and get your taste buds ready for this lip smacking white.

2106 Pinot Gris

Try some small batch magic in this estate grown BAIE Wines best seller. This wine packs rich, creamy honey and pear flavours, with a full ripe palate and firm acid balance. A delight for the already converted and sure to attract some new devotees.

2016 Rose

There’s a reason why we’ve been seduced by Rose’ in recent years, and you’ve found it all right here in this bottle. The 2016 BAIE Rose’ delivers delicate flavours of strawberries and red fruit with a delicious dry savoury finish.

Have you joined the Tribe?

Now with all of the new vintage wines on the website and ready to be delivered, this is the perfect time to join the BAIE Wine Tribe free online.

Why – we hear you ask – it’s simple – if you become a Tribe member we want to say thanks in every way possible, so when you order a 12 bottle case of any of the new vintage wines, you not only receive free delivery anywhere in Aus, you will (drum roll please) activate first of many of the Wine Tribe rewards, which is a $50 voucher from your chosen partner store (Stone and Grain, Barwon Heads Wine Store, Bottles and Barrels). That’s it – it’s that easy – you’re welcome!

Keep Up With What’s New

Just so you get the sneaky heads up before anyone else – given we are celebrating the new vintage release in July, we are giving away a twin pack (VALUE $50) of one of the new vintage wines each week for 3 weeks. This week it will be a twin pack of the stunning 2016 Sauvignon Blanc. Check out the details on Facebook and Instagram this Saturday. In addition we have our first new vintage tasting for anyone in Geelong, who hasn’t had a chance to try the new wines at Bottles and Barrels this Friday 15th July 5.30pm – 7pm. And to make the night extra dapper… anyone who would like a free suit measurement can hook up with the guys from Bellington Estate who will be there too!

What an awesome July here at BAIE Wines – Shiraz Festival and New Vintage releases hurrah – thanks for being part of the fun!